Supporters of the recently approved Tradewind Energy Alta Farms II wind project voiced their support to DeWitt County Board members last Thursday night.

Logan Redman applauded the Board for their decision and pointed out there were many decisions throughout the history of DeWitt County that was unpopular at the time that ended up being good partners to the community. He pointed to the railroad and the power plant as two prime examples.

Barb McMath thanked the board for looking past the 'what about me' mentality and doing what was best for DeWitt County. She called the Board's vote support for a 'forward, progressive movement'.

A statement from The Vault Founder Michelle Witzke was read by Kim Spencer. The statement calls for the community to come together in times of polarizing topics like the wind farm and the presidential race among many others. The Vault founder says our youth are watching and we need to model the American Democratic process in a healthy way for our kids.

(The comments from Spencer were pulled from a post made by The Vault. The Vault and its leadership have not taken a stance on the issue)

Redman called on Board members to end prompting discussions that lead to disparaging and derogatory comments about the Board on social media. 

The Board voted last Tuesday night on the Clinton Square to approve the special use permit by Tradewind Energy for their Alta Farms II wind project in the northwest corner of DeWitt County.